The Neurogenic bladder may be more frequently encountered in these units. Neurogenic Bladder encompasses a range of bladder function and dysfunction. It may represent bladder overactivity ( detrusor hyperreflexia ), loss of bladder contractility (detrusor arreflexia ) or a normally contractile bladder. Detrusor instability represents bladder overactivity from non-neurogenic causes and like Detrusor Hyperreflexia is manifested by urinary urge incontinence, urinary frequency, and urinary urgency. The BladderScan® aids in the differentiation of urinary incontinence from retention as opposed to overactivity.

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Indications / Applications

Indications for the use of the BladderScan® at Neurology

• Patient with a risk of urinary retention
• Patient with a risk of urinary residue
• Patient who hasn't been able to urinate spontaneously for some time
• At a patient after removing an indwelling catheter
• Patient with a possible obstruction of the urinary tract
• Patient with incontinency problems
• Patient who is confused and restless
• Patient who isn't been able to tell if he/she has to urinate
• Patient who get a re-training for a good bladder function
• Patient after C.V.A./Stroke
• Patient with a slipped disc
• Patient who has to lay down completely
• Patient with Parkinson disease

Experiences of the nursing staff in practice

• The use of the BladderScan® eliminates unnecessary catheterization
• We are able to recognize urine retention in time
• The making of a measurement with the BladderScan® takes less time than a catheterization
• Less unnecessary use of disposables
• Always knowledge of the contents of the bladder
• Less deliberation about the necessity of catheterization
• Minimize risk of urinary tract infection and thus antibiotic use
• Use of the BladderScan® is more friendly to the patient than catheterization
• The BladderScan® contributes to the quality of care of the patient